# NTSB ANC81DAG06: Cessna 185, N1095F, St Marys, AK, October 21, 1980

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: October 21, 1980
- Place: St Marys, AK · ST MARYS, AK
- Location: 62.0531° N, 163.1658° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of St. Mary's, AK, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=62.0531&lon=-163.1658&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 22, 1980
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 128447
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC81DAG06
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG06

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-3030  80/10/21   ST MARYS,AK         CESSNA 185          CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             ATP,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE
        TIME - 1330                    N1095F              PX-  0  0  0  PRACTICE                  30, 3468 TOTAL HOURS, 14
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            IN TYPE, INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - ST MARYS
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          ST MARYS,AK                 LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE                                 LANDING: ROLL
           GEAR COLLAPSED                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
        FACTOR(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
        REMARKS- PRACTICING X-WIND LDGS.WIND GUSTING 30K.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1095F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1095F), registered now, S/N 18502750 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 185
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (registry code 2072821) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: St Marys

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19801021069249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801021069249A), Oct 21, 1980: Cessna A185F, St Marys, AK, Substantial damage. Ground looped while practicing a crosswind landing. Wind exceeded pilot and aircraft capability.

## Other investigations on N1095F (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA010), Oct 27, 1995: Cessna 185 (N1095F), Kodiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA030), Feb 1, 1995: Cessna 185F (N1095F), W.Point Village, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE REMEDIAL REACTION AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL WERE FACTORS IN…
- [NTSB ANC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA076), May 24, 1990: Cessna 185 (N1095F), Uganik Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DOWNDRAFTS AND GUSTY WINDS.
- [NTSB ANC79DA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DA044), Mar 28, 1979: Cessna 185 (N1095F), Bethal, AK, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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